K & M Fencing & Construction - CORP CHRISTI's Local Fence Contractors

That’s a classic issue in Corpus Christi—the salty, humid coastal air settles on metal hardware and eats through paint faster than you’d expect. The real solution isn’t just repainting; it’s replacing the hardware with stainless steel or galvanized parts. At K & M Fencing & Construction, we swap out those rusted hinges and latches, and we can also treat the surrounding metal to slow future corrosion. That way your gate opens smoothly and lasts longer.

A gate latch that won’t catch is usually either misaligned from a sagging gate or simply worn out. First, we check if the fence post has settled—common in our sandy local soil. If the post is stable, we’ll replace the latch with a heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant one and realign the strike plate. If the gate is sagging, we might adjust the hinges or add a wheel. We’ll give you an honest assessment and get it fixed in one visit.

In most cases, yes—we can replace just the hardware. If your frame and mesh are still in good shape, swapping out rusty hinges, a broken latch, or a bent tension bar is a simple fix. We carry matching hardware for older fences around Calallen and the Southside. If the posts are rusted through, we’ll let you know, but we don’t push a full replacement unless it’s truly needed. We’ll save you money when we can.